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2026 WA Seniors Week Community Grants open
The 2026 WA Seniors Week Community Grants Program is funded by the Department of Communities and offers financial support to local governments, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations to celebrate the valuable contributions of older people in Western Australia. Whether you are planning a neighbourhood gathering, an intergenerational activity, or an event that reaches seniors, the…
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2026 WA Seniors Awards nominations open
We’re celebrating the seniors who inspire us! The 2026 WA Seniors Awards honour the remarkable impact of older Western Australians and those who support them. Don’t miss out! Nominations close Friday 14 August 2026, 5.00pm. Funded by the Department of Communities and coordinated by Advocare, the Seniors Peak Body of Western Australia, this prestigious event…
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Stay steady, stay safe at home
A recent study by the University of Queensland has found residents having a fall in…
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Do you know a local volunteering legend?
Is there someone in your community who selflessly volunteers and could do with some recognition?…
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Padma’s story
Padma* lives in a residential aged care home and contacted Advocare with some concerns about…
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Celebrating the launch of WA Seniors Peak Body
It’s official! As the custodian of the Seniors Peak Body, Advocare welcomed guests from across…
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The difference human connection makes
In late 2023, a documentary series called Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones…
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Advocate Claire calls the Pilbara home
Meet Claire Tassone, Advocare’s first-ever Pilbara Outreach Advocate. Her story is a blend of passion,…
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Need more surprising reasons to volunteer?
We know volunteering brightens an older person’s day, but did you know there’s also an…
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Age is just a number, break the chains on Ageism Awareness Day!
This year October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day, a special day dedicated to raising awareness…
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Marking 10 years of support for WA Elder Abuse Helpline
In September 2024, Advocare marked the 10th anniversary of the WA Elder Abuse Helpline, a…
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Think abuse is always physical?
In late September 2024, the WA Government launched the ‘Coercion Hurts’ campaign to raise awareness…
